Nauviale walks

From Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou, let's explore the ruins of a feudal castle at the confluence of the Créneau and Dourdou rivers, near the village of Nauviale with its red sandstone houses. The route is mainly on small roads with no traffic, but there is a climb up a forest track, following a section of a fitness trail and then a section along the ridge, which offers a superb view of the Duzou valley.

This circular route combines tarmac sections with an original route to discover four chapels located around the village of Marcillac-Vallon. Two marked sections (GR® 62 andPR®) make it easier to follow thesecond part of the route, from Saint-Jean-le-Froid, the highest point of this itinerary focused on small religious heritage sites. Please note: a return variant has just been published following the deterioration of the path in the Bruéjouls ravine.

From Marcillac-Vallon, climb up to admire the Créneau valley on the right bank, with its waterfall gushing out in the middle of the village of Salles-la-Source. Then cross to the other bank to return first along a balcony path and then along a small road and shaded paths, inviting you to enjoy a bucolic walk that ends with a view of the valley from the famous Pont Rouge bridge in Marcillac-Vallon.

Located in the heart of the Lot Valley, Conques-en-Rouergue, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" and "Villages of Charm in France", is an essential stop on one of the Saint James' Ways, the GR®65 - the Via Podiensis. As you walk around the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy (12th-13th centuries) and through the narrow streets, you can admire the beautiful half-timbered houses.The hike crosses the medieval village, then passes through the vineyards, offering beautiful views of Conques and the Dourdou valley.

Twenty-fifth stage of the Way of St James. This challenging stage, starting from Conques, takes you to Livinhac-le-Haut via Decazeville, along a path known as "Lou Camin Conquet". After a long climb at the start, you will discover picturesque and varied landscapes as well as diverse architecture.

Highlights of this walk include: - exploring a dolmen, - a panoramic view of the limestone plateaus grazed by cows, - a short detour to the source of the Roque (optional), - a walk down to La Roque waterfall, - views over the Roque and Créneau valleys.

At the gateway to the Marcillac vineyards, on the Causse Comtal plateau, a notch in the Vallée du Cruou splits this hub of civilisation where châteaux and manor houses dot the landscape among the devèzes, woods and streams.

Amidst fields and meadows, shaded paths and tracks wind through a gently rolling agricultural landscape. An easy walk suitable for families.

Discover the Rougier de Marcillac and the Causse de Salles-la-Source.

Facing south, the vines of the ‘fer servadou’ variety – known locally as ‘mansois’ and elsewhere as ‘braucol’ – are producing the next vintage of Marcillac. The vineyard was awarded AOC status in 1990.

This walking route takes you to the locations chosen by Georges Rouquier for the filming of the films *Farrebique* and *Biquefarre*, released in 1946 and 1983 respectively. Made thirty-eight years apart, these two films were shot in the same location and featured the same non-professional actors playing themselves. *Farrebique*, filmed from November 1943 to November 1945, and *Biquefarre*, from autumn 1982 to May 1983, depict the daily life of Georges Rouquier’s family, who lived in the village of Goutrens. As you move from one filming location to another, you’ll have the chance to observe the surroundings and the framing of the scenes for yourself… This will give you a better understanding of how this great filmmaker worked and, above all, when you watch his films for the first or second time, you’ll see each scene in a different light.

From the pretty village of Senergues to another very beautiful village, Conques. The route alternates between roads and paths through the woods. The arrival in Conques is via a long descent that is quite steep in places. The views are magnificent. The path is always marked in white and red by the GR®65. As this hike does not return to the starting point, you will need to leave a vehicle in Conques.

Near Conques, there is an easy circular with beautiful views of the Aveyron countryside. It straddles three municipalities: Espeyrac, Saint-Félix-de-Lunel and Sénergues.

A short hike suitable for everyone, ideal for children, with a few gentle slopes but no particular difficulties.

Espeyrac is a stop on the Way of St James. A picturesque granite village with slate roofs, in unspoilt natural surroundings, surrounded by ancient chestnut groves. You will find refreshments, a grocery store, lodges and an inn.

Route linking Espeyrac on the GR®65 with the medieval town of Entraygues on the GR®465 via the Chemin de la Reine Margot. You’ll enjoy magnificent views over the Lot and Truyère valleys, as well as the Monts du Cantal and the Aubrac Plateau. Please note: unless you’re continuing on to Entraygues, this route will require you to leave one car here and another in Espeyrac for the return journey.